The place is beautiful, but my experience with the vendor guyvwas awful. I bought 2 sweaters 450 soles and 590 soles) and 2 children hats 219 soles each). The price was well shown on the label. Without a discount it would have been 1478 soles. I was told that I will have a discount. When he first rang the register it came out 1786 soles. When I looked at the bill, after I paid, I saw that the prices he rang were much higher for each item. He apologized, and invoke a computer error, but I saw him looking at the prices. He made a refund and rang another bill, but included the IGV. I told him that he should remove it from the price since I am a turist and these items are exempt, according to the country policy. Moreover, it was no diacount and I was left with a bitter taste. I bought the items, but instead of having a good memory about the place it will...
Read moreThis was a wonderful and educational experience. We learned the difference between synthetic alpaca clothing, adult alpaca, baby alpaca. We also learned to differentiate real handmade silver jewelry and imitation. We learned how cloths and patterns are handmade and how the colors are made naturally. We learned so much about their culture and how the "chicha" is made. We even tried a sample of chica. This place is by appointment only due to Covid so please plan accordingly. Must stop...
Read moreWonderful interactive tour that Selena gave us. Her English is very good. We learned about different cultures of the Sacred Valley and how they come together for the good of the people of this beautiful and sacred land. They also have a beautiful shop that you can get your own taste of the culture to take home with you! Best part about it, is...
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